Just about everyone could benefit from eating more of omega-3s, an essential fatty acid. Here are some delicious ways to up your intake.

The Guidelines
Omega-3 fats are found in fatty fish like salmon, tuna and sardines. You can also find them in plant foods like flaxseeds, walnuts, canola oil and soy. So there are lots of options when it comes to getting more of these healthy fats! That’s good news, since omega-3s are beneficial to the brain and cardiovascular system and promote skin and eye health. Omega-3s also have anti-inflammatory properties.

The current recommendations for omega-3 intake may vary depending on the type. The ALA form (mostly from plant based foods) ranges from 1.1 to 1.6 grams per day for men. The other types EPA and DHA (more plentiful in fish and other animal products) the daily range is 0.3-0.5 grams and 0.8-1.1 grams, respectively.